My husband works out religiously. About two years ago he discovered CrossFit
and has been following it (and now a modified version, CrossFit Football)
consistently for all that time. Built into this program is something called “off
days”. Working out is obviously good for you, but this program recognizes the
benefits of NOT doing anything. Off days, or rest days, allow hubby’s body to
rebuild and to not be pushed too far.
I don’t work out. But I do carry an ever-growing baby around all day every day! And somehow I find myself bending over and picking stuff up way more than I ever did (maybe this is why my house is much cleaner than before!). Maybe I’m out of shape (see above, where I said I don’t work out…), but my poor knees and hips seem to be taking the brunt of these new exercises. I woke up this morning feeling very stiff and sore. Today is the first day I’ve felt almost sick since I had the baby. So, I decided to have an “off day”. I drank a glass of orange juice, made a blanket pile in the middle of the living room, and decided to stay in my pajamas. No projects, no chores, no errands.
Since becoming a stay-at-home mom, I’ve felt a lot of pressure (from myself only!) to “get things done”. I stay on top of the laundry, the dishes, the groceries. I cook, I clean, I play with our dogs. I surf the internet for tutorials on upcycling sweaters into diaper covers, on DIY home improvement projects, on household cleaning supplies. If you follow me on Pinterest, you know that almost everything I pin is some sort of project! So, today, no projects. I’m trying to limit my surfing for new projects. I’m having an “off day” and making it count. There are no weekends in the life of a mom, so I’m making my own!
All you moms out there, remember to take a break once and a while from the pressures you put on yourself. Nobody is a harsher critic than you, so cut yourself some slack. Brush your teeth, put on clean underwear, and the rest is optional!
I don’t work out. But I do carry an ever-growing baby around all day every day! And somehow I find myself bending over and picking stuff up way more than I ever did (maybe this is why my house is much cleaner than before!). Maybe I’m out of shape (see above, where I said I don’t work out…), but my poor knees and hips seem to be taking the brunt of these new exercises. I woke up this morning feeling very stiff and sore. Today is the first day I’ve felt almost sick since I had the baby. So, I decided to have an “off day”. I drank a glass of orange juice, made a blanket pile in the middle of the living room, and decided to stay in my pajamas. No projects, no chores, no errands.
Since becoming a stay-at-home mom, I’ve felt a lot of pressure (from myself only!) to “get things done”. I stay on top of the laundry, the dishes, the groceries. I cook, I clean, I play with our dogs. I surf the internet for tutorials on upcycling sweaters into diaper covers, on DIY home improvement projects, on household cleaning supplies. If you follow me on Pinterest, you know that almost everything I pin is some sort of project! So, today, no projects. I’m trying to limit my surfing for new projects. I’m having an “off day” and making it count. There are no weekends in the life of a mom, so I’m making my own!
All you moms out there, remember to take a break once and a while from the pressures you put on yourself. Nobody is a harsher critic than you, so cut yourself some slack. Brush your teeth, put on clean underwear, and the rest is optional!
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